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Yamini

/ YAA-mih-nee /
Girl sanskrit 3 syllables
Meaning
Yamini means Night (sanskrit).
Gender
Girl
Origin
sanskrit
Pronunciation
YAA-mih-nee
Popularity of Yamini in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Yamini first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2005, when 10 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Yamini popular?

Steady Yamini has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2005.

US babies given the name Yamini, by decade
2020s 6
2000s 32
1990s 18

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Yamini mean?

From the Sanskrit यामिनी (yāminī), 'night', derived from yāma ('a watch of the night'). A genuine, poetic classical word.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yamini mean?

Yamini means Night. From the Sanskrit यामिनी (yāminī), 'night', derived from yāma ('a watch of the night'). A genuine, poetic classical word.

What is the origin of the name Yamini?

Yamini is of sanskrit origin.

How do you pronounce Yamini?

Yamini is pronounced “YAA-mih-nee.”

Is Yamini a boy or a girl name?

Yamini is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Yamini a popular name right now?

Yamini has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2005.

When was the name Yamini most popular?

Yamini was most popular in 2005, when about 10 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Yamini?

Names similar to Yamini include Hema, Drishti, Indu, Lavanya, Ganga.

What names go well with Yamini?

sanskrit names that pair well with Yamini include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.